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May 20, 2025
New York [US], May 20: Former US president Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes he has received following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis.
NATO corruption probe 'reminder' of defence boom risks
Poland vote: Pro-EU Trzaskowski wins first round
Belgian economy to slow down in 2025
Austrian economy to stabilise in 2025: Report
EU countries agree on €150 billion defence fund
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Portugal centre-right party wins snap election
Lisbon [Portugal], May 20: Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister and leader of the centre-right Social Democratic Party Luis Montenegro won the most seats in the country's...
Israel allows limited food for Gaza
Jerusalem [Israel], May 20: Israel's military and the United Nations have said five UN trucks carrying humanitarian aid were allowed into besieged Gaza via the...
Tourist held in Tel Aviv after Molotov materials left at US embassy
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 20: Police in Tel Aviv said on Monday that a tourist has been detained after leaving a backpack containing materials for...
Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'
Washington DC [US], May 20: US President Donald Trump has said negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are to take place "immediately," following his telephone call...
US and Russia plan new prisoner exchange: Kremlin
Moscow [Russia], May 20: Russia and the United States are planning to exchange nine prisoners each as part of a new swap agreement, according to...
Boeing enjoys a good week amid tough times
Washington DC [US], May 19: British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs...
Netanyahu says Israel will control Gaza as pressure mounts on aid
Gaza City [Gaza], May 20: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Israel would control the whole of Gaza despite mounting international pressure that pushed...
US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protection for Venezuelans
Washington DC [US], May 20: The U.S. Supreme Court let Donald Trump's administration on Monday strip temporary protected status from Venezuelans living in the United...
World Health Organization members vote in favour of global pandemic agreement
Washington DC [US], May 20: Members of the World Health Organization voted emphatically in favour of a potentially groundbreaking global treaty on improving pandemic preparedness...
UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations
Washington DC [US], May 20: Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump's upending of the global order pushed the two sides to move on from their acrimonious divorce.
Israel PM Netanyahu approves limited food aid to Gaza
May 19, 2025
Bangladesh actor Nusraat Faria, who played Sheikh Hasina in Mujib biopic arrested in Dhaka: Report
Exit polls show Poles must decide on president in run-off election
European leaders seek coordination with Trump ahead of Putin call
Vance, Meloni, von der Leyen positive ahead of US-EU meet
South-west Finland's helicopter crash query that killed five begins
Houthis warn of Israeli airport attacks over Gaza assault
South Korea's leading presidential candidates hold first heated debate
Israel begins Gaza ground operation, kills 140 in relentless bombardment
Indonesian volcano erupts, sends cloud of ash 3,500 metres into sky
